Time: Nov 26th - Dec 31st, 2011, (weather permitting) Sun - Thurs from 6pm-9pm, Fri & Sat from 6pm-10pm
Location: The EmilyAnn Theatre, 1101 FM 2325, Wimberley.
Stroll along a walking trail through 8 acres of lighted displays
decorated by more than 100 local businesses, community groups and
families.
Tickets: FREE (donations accepted)
Time: Nov 25th - Jan 8th, 2012, various times
Location: Zachary Scott Theatre, 1510 Toomey Rd, @ Riverside Dr. at S. Lamar
Hilarious adaptation of David Sedaris' real-life story, The
Santaland Diaries. Crumpet the Macy’s elf delights audiences in this
raunchy musical comedy.
Tickets: $40, $18 for students
Time: Nov 30 - Dec 24th, 2011, 10am - 10pm
Location: The Marchesa Hall & Theatre, 6226 Middle Fiskville Rd. (Lincoln Village)
A premier Austin holiday art bazaar showcasing over 125 local artists and handmade artwork, jewelry and gifts.
Tickets: FREE
Time: Dec 3rd - 23rd, 2011, Fri & Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2pm
Location: Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Dr.
Ballet Austin’s 49th annual production of Tchaikovsky’s classic
ballet. This magical performance will leave sugar plum fairies dancing
in your head.
Tickets: $12 - $71
Time: Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 9-10 and Dec. 16-17, 2011, held 7 to 10 p.m. nightly, rain or shine.
Location: Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive
A special interactive program based on Charles Dickens' A Christmas
Carol, will recreate various scenes of Dickens' classic 1843 tale.
Our 1890s
general store will be stocked full to its windows with historical and
educational gifts and toys available in Central Texas only at Pioneer
Farms.
Tickets: $12
Time: Saturday & Sunday, Dec 10th & 11th, 6pm - 9pm
Location: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 Lacrosse Ave. Info:
(512) 232-0100
Stroll through gardens lighted with more than 3,000 luminarias and
5,000 twinkling lights. Enjoy festive holiday music performed by
quartets, choral singers and bands. Check out the beautifully decorated
holiday trees in the McDermott Learning Center. Fun activities for
children.
Tickets: FREE with two canned food items for the Capital Area Food Bank
Time: Dec 14th - 18th, various times
Location: Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman.
Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this
smash hit Broadway musical has won the hearts of more than 35 million
people worldwide.
Tickets: $25 - $79
Time: Dec 14th-24th, 2011, 11am-11pm
Location: Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road
36th Annual holiday market will feature more than 160 artists and
artisans exhibiting their latest work. At least three music acts, local
luminaries and exciting new talent, will perform each day.
Tickets: $5 Weekdays before 7pm, $8 Nights and Weekends, FREE for children under 12
Time: Wednesday, Dec 21st, 2011, 4pm & 8pm
Location: Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd.
Rock Theater originators, Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) are
preparing to light up the road to Austin with a world tour that
showcases their unique combination of story-telling, virtuoso
musicianship and over the top production.
Tickets: $29 - $61
Time: Thursday, Dec 29th, 2011 at 7:30PM; and Friday, Dec 30th,
2011 at 2:00PM & 7:30PM Location: The Long Center for the Performing
Arts, 701 West Riverside Drive
Shen Yun Performing Arts presents an exhilarating celebration of
China’s traditional arts featuring nearly 100 world-class performers,
beautiful choreography, breathtaking costumes, state-of-the-art digital
backdrops, and groundbreaking music from a full live orchestra that
masterfully combines both Western and Eastern instruments.
Tickets: $50-$150